Scholarships and Awards

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The National Press Photographers Foundation has provided 502 scholarships and awards for students and professionals in support of furthering their education. Please consider supporting the NPPF through your charitable and tax deductible contributions. The NPPF is the foundation for photojournalism.

Bob Baxter Scholarship

Named for a New Jersey photographer who was paralyzed in a swimming accident but continued to pursue photojournalism education. Baxter set up this scholarship before his death.

Qualifying status: Graduate or Undergraduate Students.

Gabriel Scarlett

2017

Baxter

Western Kentucky University

Cassandra Giraldo

2016

Baxter

Columbia University

Ray Whitehouse

2015

Baxter

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

2014

Baxter

University of Oregon

Dijana Muminovic

2013

Baxter

Ohio University

Will Parson

2012

Baxter

Ohio University

Carolyn Yaschur

2011

Baxter

University of Texas - Austin

Jessey Dearing

2010

Baxter

University of North Carolina

Laura Torchia

2009

Baxter

Kent State University

Priscilla de Castro

2008

Baxter

School of Visual Arts

Jason Borseth

2007

Baxter

University of Missouri

Jenn LeBlanc

2006

Baxter

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Maxwell Winsten Orenstein

2005

Baxter

New York University

not awarded

2004

Baxter

Nancie Eichengreen

2003

Baxter

City College of New York

Reid Blackburn Scholarship

Established by The Columbian newspaper of Vancouver, Wash., where Reid Blackburn, 27, was a photographer until his death. He died in 1980 while on assignment covering the eruption of Mt. St. Helens.

Qualifying status: Undergraduate Students.

Nicole Boliaux

2017

Blackburn

Western Kentucky University

Michael Owens

2016

Blackburn

Rochester Institute of Technology

Brittany Greeson

2015

Blackburn

Western Kentucky University

Evan Ortiz

2014

Blackburn

Rochester Institute of Technology

Susannah Kay

2013

Blackburn

Ohio University

Carter McCall

2012

Blackburn

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Tucker Walsh

2011

Blackburn

Corcoran College of Art

Leah Millis

2010

Blackburn

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Bryan Anselm

2009

Blackburn

Syracuse Unversity

Matt Eich

2008

Blackburn

Ohio University

Peter McCollough

2007

Blackburn

Ohio University

Melanie Blanding

2005

Blackburn

Western Kentucky University

Dinara Sagatova

2004

Blackburn

Western Kentucky University

Keri Wiginton

2003

Blackburn

University of Georgia

H. Rick Mach

2002

Blackburn

Western Kentucky University

Sarah Orr

2001

Blackburn

San Jose State University

Daniel H. Kim

2000

Blackburn

Ohio University

Franka Bruns

1999

Blackburn

Ohio University

John Stoops

1998

Blackburn

Western Kentucky University

Rami Maalouf

1997

Blackburn

Western Kentucky University

Scott Panella

1996

Blackburn

Western Kentucky University

John Lee

1995

Blackburn

San Jose State University

Aaron Wolfe

1994

Blackburn

Ohio University

James Rexroad

1993

Blackburn

Clark College

John Ericsen Parsons

1992

Blackburn

Western Kentucky University

Mark Piscotty

1991

Blackburn

Western Kentucky University

Stephen Warmowski

1990

Blackburn

University of Illinois, Champaign

Greg S. Peters

1989

Blackburn

University of Missouri

Craig Kohlruss

1988

Blackburn

San Jose State University

Kimberly Hairston

1987

Blackburn

Ohio University

Lane Grant Turner

1986

Blackburn

Calif. State Univ., Fresno

Christopher Dean Steward

1985

Blackburn

Kansas State University

David Edward Hornback

1984

Blackburn

University of Kansas

Cynthia Desau

1983

Blackburn

Maine Photographic Workshop

Craig Fujii

1982

Blackburn

University of Texas at Arlington

Career Expansion

For photojournalists exploring new career opportunities

Qualifying status: Photojournalists.

Rebecca McEntee

2012

Career Expansion

University of Texas - Austin

Candace Barbot

2012

Career Expansion

School of Visual Arts, New York City

Benjamin Fredman

2012

Career Expansion

Florida State University

Andrea J. Wright Johnson

2012

Career Expansion

Lewis and Clark College

Carolyn Yaschur

2012

Career Expansion

University of Texas - Austin

Sara Beth Glickstein

2011

Career Expansion

Erica Yoon

2011

Career Expansion

Jesse Newman

2011

Career Expansion

Benjamin Fredman

2011

Career Expansion

Florida State University

Heather Rousseau

2011

Career Expansion

Allison Pasek

2011

Career Expansion

Rich Clarkson Founders Scholarship

For 25 years, Rich Clarkson was the director of photography at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He also led the photo and art department at The Denver Post as Assistant Managing Editor/Graphics and was The National Geographic Magazine's Director of Photography in the 1980s. Clarkson is one of four Founders of the National Press Photographers Foundation that was established in 1975. He is also a National Press Photographers Association past president.

Qualifying status: Graduate or Undergraduate Students who have shown leadership.

Neeta Satam

2017

Clarkson

University of Missouri

Collette Carroll

2016

Clarkson

San Diego City College

Taz Lombardo

2015

Clarkson

University of Missouri

Bob East Scholarship

Bob East was a colorful and widely known veteran photographer at The Miami Herald. He died from a surgical accident in 1985, after more than 45 years in the profession. NPPA's national secretary, he mentored many interns.

Qualifying status: Graduate or Undergraduate Students.

Jan Sonnenmair

2017

East

Ohio University

Jane Cowan

2016

East

Ohio University

Matt Eich

2015

East

Hartford Art School

Caroline Lacey

2014

East

Corcoran College of Art and Design

Jon Kasbe

2013

East

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Yasmin Smalley

2012

East

Rochester Institute of Technology

Brad Vest

2011

East

Ohio University

Andrea Morales

2010

East

Ohio University

Matthew Miranda

2009

East

University of Minnesota

not awarded

2008

East

Matt Eich

2007

East

Ohio University

Shane Lavalette

2006

East

School of the Museum of Fine Arts

Erin Galletta

2005

East

Kent State University

Sarah Jo Heather Galbraith

2004

East

University of Montana

David J. Elkins

2003

East

University of Texas - Austin

Robert Witzel

2001

East

University of Florida

David Hunter

2001

East

Fresno State

Krystal Kinnunen

2000

East

Western Kentucky University

Claire Schneider

1999

East

Grossmont College

Stuart Thurlkill

1998

East

University of Montana

John Warren Stoops

1997

East

Western Kentucky University

Jay L. Clendenin

1996

East

San Jose State University

Jason Clark

1995

East

Western Kentucky University

Matt Black

1994

East

San Francisco State University

Rachel Griffith

1993

East

Western Kentucky University

Teresa Hurteau

1992

East

San Jose State University

Barry Williams

1991

East

Western Kentucky University

Jeanie Lorraine Adams

1990

East

Western Kentucky University

not awarded

1989

East

John Burnette Moore

1988

East

University of Texas

Beth Ann Keiser

1988

East

University of Miami

Scott Wiseman

1987

East

Western Kentucky University

Eric Charles Baum

1986

East

Haifa University (Israel)

Mark Edelson Picture Editing Scholarship

As Multimedia Director at the Palm Beach Post, Mark and his staff earned hundreds of awards in the Best of Photojournalism, Pictures of the Year International, Society for News Design and Best Use of Photography contests. True to form, Mark always felt it was his good fortune and opportunity to work closely with -- both learn from and guide -- nine regional photographers of the year and derived as much knowledge and inspiration as any of the students during the numerous workshops and seminars du

Qualifying status: Attendee of Kalish Picture Editing Workshop.

Yue Wu

2017

Edelson

Sixth Tone, Shanghai

Amanda Morrison

2016

Edelson

Watertown New York Daily Times

Anne McQuary

2015

Edelson

WLTX-TV 19

Joseph Ehrenreich Scholarship

The NPPF disburses the Ehrenreich Scholarship funds, which were endowed by the late Amelia Ehrenreich in memory of her husband, Joseph, founder and president of Ehrenreich Photo-Optical Industries. A native New Yorker, Joseph Ehrenreich founded Penn Camera in 1933 and it became one of the largest camera stores in the city. In 1953, he founded EPOI. The firm was best known as the authorized U.S. importer of Nikon equipment for nearly 20 years.

Qualifying status: Recipients are selected by demonstrated potential in photojournalism either as photographers or picture editors.

Shannon Guthrie

2003

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

James T. Branaman

2003

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Elizabeth Grauman

2003

Ehrenreich

University of Montana

Denis Rochefort

2003

Ehrenreich

Rochester Institute of Technology

Jeanna Duerscherl

2003

Ehrenreich

Ohio University

Laura El-Tantawy

2002

Ehrenreich

University of Georgia

Scott Spangler

2002

Ehrenreich

Park Point College

Stephen Miner

2002

Ehrenreich

San Francisco State University

Joel Warner

2002

Ehrenreich

California State University, Northridge

Josie Liming

2002

Ehrenreich

Ball State University

Wesley Lans

2001

Ehrenreich

San Francisco State University

Jeanei Drake

2001

Ehrenreich

Syracuse University

Lucian Read

2001

Ehrenreich

San Francisco State University

Thomas Cody

2001

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Christina Stuart

2001

Ehrenreich

University of Florida

Yuli Wu

2001

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Aimee Santos

2000

Ehrenreich

San Jose State University

Amanda Lucidon

2000

Ehrenreich

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Wendi Thompson

2000

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Amy Leang

2000

Ehrenreich

Ball State University

Robyn Larsen

1999

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Jessica L. Johnson

1999

Ehrenreich

Southern Illinois University

Mark W. Andrews

1999

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Ted Schurter

1999

Ehrenreich

Southern Illinois University

Christopher Doering

1999

Ehrenreich

University of Missouri

Wesley Lans

1998

Ehrenreich

Syracuse University

Jeff Chiv

1998

Ehrenreich

San Francisco State University

Lindsay Semple

1998

Ehrenreich

Kent State University

Christopher J. Doering

1998

Ehrenreich

University of Missouri

Eric Grigorian

1998

Ehrenreich

Syracuse University

Cindy Ellen Russell

1997

Ehrenreich

San Francisco State University

Lara Solt

1997

Ehrenreich

Ohio University

Jay L. Clendenin

1997

Ehrenreich

San Jose State University

Chad Stevens

1997

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Barry Gutierrez

1997

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Bruce Ely

1996

Ehrenreich

University of Montana

Susie Ming Hwa Chu

1996

Ehrenreich

University of California, Los Angeles

Kristen Ashburn

1996

Ehrenreich

New York University

Keneth S. Harper

1996

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Astrid Riecken

1996

Ehrenreich

San Francisco State University

Joyce Kathleen Wade

1995

Ehrenreich

San Francisco State University

Stefanie Lee Boyar

1995

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Matt Wallis

1995

Ehrenreich

San Jose State University

M. Scott Moon

1995

Ehrenreich

University of Alaska

Tammy Kilbert

1995

Ehrenreich

Loyola University of New Orleans

Joseph V. Stefanchik

1995

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Timothy J. O'Shea

1994

Ehrenreich

Syracuse University

Aleksandra Bienkowska

1994

Ehrenreich

Boston University

Joseph V. Stefanchik

1994

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Rebecca Huntington

1994

Ehrenreich

University of Montana

Cindy Schatz

1994

Ehrenreich

California State University at Sacramento

Staci Erin McKee

1994

Ehrenreich

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Allen J. Schaben

1993

Ehrenreich

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Katie Warnke

1993

Ehrenreich

Ohio University

Robin L. Buckson

1993

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Matt Black

1993

Ehrenreich

San Francisco State University

Ami Vitale

1993

Ehrenreich

University of North Carolina

Marc Andrew Piscotty

1992

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

John T. Acerbi

1992

Ehrenreich

Syracuse University

Katie Warnke

1992

Ehrenreich

Ohio University

Christine Baker

1992

Ehrenreich

California State University, Fresno

Denise McGill

1992

Ehrenreich

University of Missouri

John Scott Park

1991

Ehrenreich

Michigan State University

John W.T. Simpson

1991

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Stacy M. Hosch

1991

Ehrenreich

Columbia College Chicago

Theodore J. Sokol

1991

Ehrenreich

Arizona State University

Christopher Pearson

1991

Ehrenreich

Rochester Institute of Technology

Gregory Scott

1990

Ehrenreich

University of Missouri

Thomas M. Fox

1990

Ehrenreich

University of Texas Arllington

Tom Marks

1990

Ehrenreich

Ohio University

Joel Rosenbaum

1990

Ehrenreich

Calif State University, Long Beach

Amy Deputy

1990

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Janet Anne Jarman

1989

Ehrenreich

North Carolina University

Donald A. Leach

1989

Ehrenreich

California State University Long Beach

Jeffrey D. Allred

1989

Ehrenreich

University of Utah

Thomas Wolfgang Broening

1989

Ehrenreich

Indiana University

Juanito Esquerra Holandez Jr.

1989

Ehrenreich

Cal. State University Long Beach

Richard Schultz

1988

Ehrenreich

Indiana University

Gary Kandajian

1988

Ehrenreich

University of Texas at Austin

Pamela Lott

1988

Ehrenreich

Lehigh University

David McLain

1988

Ehrenreich

Syracuse University

Michael Holahan

1988

Ehrenreich

University of Florida, Gainsville

David Robert Swanson

1987

Ehrenreich

Ohio University

Leah R. Melnick

1987

Ehrenreich

Hampshire College

R. Veronica Decker

1987

Ehrenreich

Calif. State University Long Beach

Nadia Borowski

1987

Ehrenreich

Indiana University

Morry Alan Gash

1987

Ehrenreich

University of Wisconson

Glen Jin Asakawa

1986

Ehrenreich

University of Colorado

Axel Koester

1986

Ehrenreich

California State University, Long Beach

Bryan K, Monroe

1986

Ehrenreich

University of Washington

Wende E. Alexander

1986

Ehrenreich

Kent State University

Christopher R. Usher

1986

Ehrenreich

Indiana University

Roland Otero

1985

Ehrenreich

Cal. State University, Long Beach

James Alan Arnold

1985

Ehrenreich

Ohio University

Christopher Jason Crewell

1985

Ehrenreich

Indiana University

Gary L. Bogdon

1985

Ehrenreich

Indiana University

Greg Lovett

1985

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Daniel David Drollette Jr.

1984

Ehrenreich

University of Missouri

Greg Lanier

1984

Ehrenreich

Syracuse University

David Alan Blumenkrantz

1984

Ehrenreich

Cal. State University, Northridge

David Maxwell Petkiewicz

1984

Ehrenreich

Arizona State University

Joe W. Burbank

1984

Ehrenreich

University of Florida

Gary Meek

1983

Ehrenreich

Georgia State University

James Borgen

1983

Ehrenreich

Bowling Green State University

Mary Ann Lyons

1983

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Dennis Chamberlin

1982

Ehrenreich

Indiana University

Todd Buchanan

1982

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

David Hornback

1982

Ehrenreich

University of Kansas

Eli Reichman

1981

Ehrenreich

University of Kansas

James Gensheimer

1981

Ehrenreich

Western Kentucky University

Craig Fujii

1981

Ehrenreich

University of Texas Arlington

Chris Carr

1980

Ehrenreich

Ohio University

Mike Springer

1980

Ehrenreich

South Dakota State University

Bill Kelly III

1980

Ehrenreich

Ohio University

Henry Ortega

1980

Ehrenreich

West Texas State University

Terry Clark

1980

Ehrenreich

Ball State University

Brian Brainerd

1979

Ehrenreich

Arizona State University

Debra Reingold

1979

Ehrenreich

Ohio University

Tom Reese

1978

Ehrenreich

University of Missouri

Sean Brady

1978

Ehrenreich

University of California at Riverside

Tom Reese

1978

Ehrenreich

University of Missouri

Sean Brady

1978

Ehrenreich

University of California at Riverside

Louis Psihoyos

1977

Ehrenreich

Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa

David Griffin

1977

Ehrenreich

Ohio University

Thomas Kasser

1976

Ehrenreich

California State University at Long Beach

William Marr

1976

Ehrenreich

University of Missouri

Milton Freier Memorial CPOYi Award

The award is made in the memory of Milton Freier, a United Press International photographer who covered the White House for fourteen years. He then became technical representative for Ernst Leitz, Inc., manufacturer of the Leica camera. Freier promoted 35mm photography and was instrumental in introducing small format photography to the press photographer. He was known as a gentleman blessed with modesty, good manners, loyalty and hard work. He was killed in an automobile accident in 1967.

Qualifying status: Awarded to the runner up College Photographer of the Year.

Janus Engel Rasmussen

2016

Freier

Danish School of Journalism

Daniel Owen

2015

Freier

Ohio University

Souvid Datta

2014

Freier

University College-London

Carolyn VanHouten

2013

Freier

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Jabin Batsford

2012

Freier

Western Kentucky University

Nikolai Linares Larsen

2011

Freier

Danish School of Journalism, Aarhus, Denmark

Ty Cacek

2010

Freier

Western Kentucky University

Maisie Crow

2009

Freier

Ohio University

Amanda Lucier

2008

Freier

University of Missouri

Dominic Nahr

2007

Freier

Ryerson University

Andrew Henderson

2006

Freier

Western Kentucky University

Yoon S. Byun

2005

Freier

Ohio University

Jim Winn

2004

Freier

Western Kentucky University

Ivan Kashinsky

2003

Freier

San Jose State

Jennifer Sens

2002

Freier

University of Florida

Nicholas Hegel McClelland

2001

Freier

University of Missouri

H. Rick Mach

2000

Freier

Western Kentucky University

Jonathan Kirshner

1999

Freier

Western Kentucky University

Jon Fletcher

1998

Freier

University of Florida

Douglas Benc

1997

Freier

Riverside Community College

Alan Spearman

1996

Freier

University of Georgia

Chris Stanford

1995

Freier

Western Kentucky University

Laura M. Kleinhenz

1994

Freier

University of North Carolina

J. John Kotlowski

1993

Freier

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Jiro Ose

1992

Freier

University of Missouri

John McConnico

1991

Freier

University of Texas, Austin

Tamara Voninski

1990

Freier

Western Kentucky University

Eric Haase

1989

Freier

University of Missouri

Alice G. Patterson

1988

Freier

Brooks Institute of Photography

Todd Anderson

1987

Freier

Indiana University

Timothy C. Barmann

1986

Freier

Kent State University

Andy Nelson

1985

Freier

Kansas State University

Andy Nelson

1984

Freier

Kansas State University

John Sleezer

1983

Freier

Kansas State University

John Sleezer

1982

Freier

Kansas State University

Doug Milner

1981

Freier

North Texas State University

Craig Chandler

1980

Freier

Kansas State University

Matt McVay

1979

Freier

Bellvue (Wash.) Community College

Louie Psihoyos

1978

Freier

University of Missouri

Len Lehman

1977

Freier

University of Missouri

David Griffin

1976

Freier

Ohio University

Ethan Hoffman

1975

Freier

University of Missouri

Bruce Bisping

1974

Freier

University of Missouri

Gary Friedman

1973

Freier

Wayne State University

Charlie Nye

1972

Freier

University of Missouri

Roman Lyskowski

1971

Freier

University of Missouri

Jim Forbes

1970

Freier

University of Kansas

Dom Najolia Jr.

1969

Freier

University of Missouri

Paul Bower

1968

Freier

University of Missouri

Edward Lehr

1967

Freier

University of Missouri

David Alan Harvey

1966

Freier

University of Missouri

Kit King Scholarship

Kit C. King was the Chief photographer at The Spokesman-Review and Spokan Chronicle. he died in a fishing accident in the Snake River in 1991.

Qualifying status: Graduate Students.

Anna Spelman

2017

King

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Sophia Allison

2016

King

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

KC McGinnis

2015

King

University of Iowa

Sara Lewkowicz

2014

King

Ohio University

Sara Lewkowicz

2013

King

Ohio University

Brooke Stevens

2012

King

Southern Illinois University

Amanda Voisard

2011

King

Syracuse University

Rachel Mummey

2010

King

Ohio University

Gabriella Bass

2009

King

Columbia University

not awarded

2008

King

Jim Koepi

2007

King

Ohio University

Heidi Heimsal

2006

King

Boston University

Brian Lee

2005

King

University of Missouri-Columbia

Leah Nash

2003

King

University of Missouri-Columbia

Roberto Westbrook

2002

King

University of Florida

not awarded

2001

King

Jeanie Adams-Smith

2000

King

Ohio University

Eustacio Humphrey

1999

King

Ohio University

Cheryl Hatch

1998

King

Ohio University

Joseph John Kotlowski

1997

King

Regent University

Steven W. Adams

1996

King

University of Montana, Missoula

Robert Stewart

1995

King

Syracuse University

Mark Dolan

1994

King

Syracuse University

Theresa Hurteau

1993

King

San Jose State University

not awarded

King

Col. William Lookadoo CPOYi Award

Funds for the award are donated by the life members of the National Press Photographers Association, known as the NPPF Booster Club. The award is made in memory of Col. William J. Lookadoo, a public information officer in the U.S. Air Force and and NPPA member. His vision and organizational abilities helped create the NPPA Flying Short Course, which has benefited thousands of photojournalists since its inception.

Qualifying status: Awarded to College Photographer of the Year.

Nora Lorek

2016

Lookadoo

Mid-Sweden University

Carolyn Van Houten

2015

Lookadoo

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Mario Wezel

2014

Lookadoo

Sara Naomi Lewkowicz

2013

Lookadoo

Ohio University

Magnus Holm

2012

Lookadoo

Danish School of Journalism, Aarhus, Denmark

Brad Vest

2011

Lookadoo

Ohio University

Rachel Mummey

2010

Lookadoo

Ohio University

Ryan C. Henriksen

2009

Lookadoo

Ohio University

Tim Hussin

2008

Lookadoo

University of Florida, Gainesville

Travis Dove

2007

Lookadoo

Ohio University

Matt Eich

2006

Lookadoo

Ohio University

Casey Templeton

2005

Lookadoo

James Madison University

Rick Gershon

2004

Lookadoo

University of North Texas

Michael Brown

2003

Lookadoo

Ohio University

Yoni Brook

2002

Lookadoo

New York University

Dia Sugano

2001

Lookadoo

San Jose State University

Kristen Schmid

2000

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Chris Hamilton

1999

Lookadoo

Western Kentucky University

Carla Penny De Los Santos

1998

Lookadoo

Ohio University

Chad Stevens

1997

Lookadoo

Western Kentucky University

Patrick Witty

1996

Lookadoo

Western Kentucky University

Joseph John Kotlowski

1995

Lookadoo

Regent University

Ian Martin

1994

Lookadoo

University of California, Davis

Denny Simmons

1993

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Craig Buck

1992

Lookadoo

East Texas State University

Michael Lutzky

1991

Lookadoo

Rochester Institute of Technology

Chien-Chi Chang

1990

Lookadoo

Indiana University

Amy Deputy

1989

Lookadoo

Western Kentucky University

Eric L. Williams

1988

Lookadoo

University of Detroit

Denis Finley

1987

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Steven P. Zerby

1986

Lookadoo

Ohio University

John Sleezer

1985

Lookadoo

Kansas State University

Dave Hornback

1984

Lookadoo

University of Kansas

Todd Buchanan

1983

Lookadoo

Western Kentucky University

Howard Castleberry

1982

Lookadoo

University of Texas Arlington

Dick Van Halsema Jr.

1981

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Louie Psihoyes

1980

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Sarah Leen

1979

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

David Griffin

1978

Lookadoo

Ohio University

Phil Schermeister

1977

Lookadoo

University of Minnesota

Bill Marr

1976

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Charlie Nye

1975

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Rich Shulman

1974

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

John J. Lopinot

1973

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Michael Pfleger

1972

Lookadoo

University of Wisconsin

Richard Nugent

1971

Lookadoo

Boston College

Dave Brill

1970

Lookadoo

Oshkosh (Wis.) State College

John R. Fulton Jr.

1969

Lookadoo

Indiana University

George Olson

1968

Lookadoo

Washburn University of Topeka

Johnny Jenkins

1967

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Robert Madden

1966

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Ken Heinen

1965

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Emory Kristof

1964

Lookadoo

University of Maryland

George Gardner

1963

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

George Gardner

1962

Lookadoo

University of Missouri

Ron James

1961

Lookadoo

Michigan State University, East Lansing

Jimi Lott Scholarship

Jimi Lott, a Seattle Times photographer for over 20 years, was known for his keen eye, his compassion, and boundless energy. His work focused on the less fortunate in the community including the homeless and the mentally ill. He died in 2005 at age 52.

Qualifying status: Undergraduate Students.

Andrea Cornejo

2017

Lott

University of Florida

Harrison Hill

2016

Lott

Western Kentucky University

Akash Ghai

2015

Lott

Pennsylvania State University

Emily Rhyne

2014

Lott

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Yue Wu

2013

Lott

Iowa State University

Meg Roussos

2012

Lott

Ohio University

Leslye Davis

2011

Lott

Western Kentucky University

Lance Booth

2010

Lott

Western Kentucky University

Roberts Camera Scholarship

The Roberts Camera Scholarship was established to help promote the art and business of photography to those looking to pursue a professional career in photojournalism. Roberts has had the pleasure to support professional photographers for almost 60 years and we are dedicated to supporting future photographers.

Qualifying status: Graduate or Undergraduate Students.

Jennifer Coombes

2016

Roberts

Ohio University

NPPF Still and Multimedia Scholarship

NPPA members provide support for this scholarship, especially members of the NPPF Booster Club made up of NPPA life members. The scholarship is for photojournalism students concentrating on still and multimedia.

Qualifying status: Undergraduate Students.

Eric Dietrich

2017

Still

The George Washington University

Kelsey Cronin

2016

Still

Boston College

Sarah Shaw

2015

Still

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Chris Janjic

2014

Still

Syracuse University

Steven Turville

2013

Still

Ohio University

Samual Oldenburg

2012

Still

Western Kentucky University

Joel Hawksley

2011

Still

Ohio University

Dan Krauss

2010

Still

Ohio University

Kyle Bursaw

2009

Still

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Patrick T. Fallon

2008

Still

University of Missouri

Jason Van Houten

2007

Still

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

Matt Eich

2006

Still

Ohio University

Alyssa Schukar

2005

Still

University of Nebraska

Maya Barkai

2004

Still

School of Visual Arts New York

Carrie J. Jensen

2003

Still

San Jose State University

James T. Branaman

2002

Still

Western Kentucky University

Lexey Swall

2001

Still

San Jose State University

Scott Smeltzer

2000

Still

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Chris Riley

1999

Still

San Jose State University

Franka Bruns

1998

Still

Ohio University

Susie Ming Hwa Chu

1997

Still

University of California, Los Angeles

Stephanie Boyer

1996

Still

Western Kentucky University

Greg A. Cooper

1995

Still

Western Kentucky University

Tom O'Shea

1994

Still

Syracuse University

Amethel A. Parel

1993

Still

Western Kentucky University

Anna Marie Remedios

1992

Still

San Jose State University

Chiaki Kawajiri

1991

Still

San Francisco State University

Tamara Voninski

1990

Still

Western Kentucky University

John Bernette Moore

1989

Still

University of Texas, Austin

not awarded

1988

Still

Paul Morse

1987

Still

Calif. State Univ. Long Beach

Timothy C. Barmann

1986

Still

Kent State University

Robert Anthony Davis

1985

Still

Columbia College, Chicago

Phillip Nicholas Masturzo

1984

Still

Bowling Green State University

Norman Cairnes

1983

Still

University of New Mexico

Edmond Sackett

1983

Still

University of Texas at Arlington

Walter J. Earhart

1982

Still

University of Wisconson, LaCrosse

James Gensheimer

1981

Still

Western Kentucky University

Paul Threlfall TV Professional Education Scholarship

Paul Threlfall began his journalism career as a staff photographer for The Wichita Beason, resigning as chief photographer in 1954 to join KAKE-TV, Wichita, as director of film production and then vice president and news manager. Elected NPPAs second president (1948-50). Threlfell, a recipient of the Sprague Award, died in May 2001.

Qualifying status: Workshop faculty decide the award based on need and progress at the workshop.

Colin McIntyre

2007

Threlfall

Ponte Verde Beach, Fla.

Nicholas Modisett

2007

Threlfall

Columbia, S.C.

Andrew Jonathan Singh

2007

Threlfall

News 12 Long Island

Alec Schreck

2007

Threlfall

Washington, D.C.

Lily Jamai

2006

Threlfall

Sacramento, Calif.

James Rutherford

2005

Threlfall

Urbandale, Iowa

Krisztian Orban

2005

Threlfall

Daly City, Calif.

Obie Vandaro

2005

Threlfall

Willow Springs, Ill.

William Fogle

2004

Threlfall

Avon Lake, Ohio

Kurt Mueller

2004

Threlfall

Rochester, N.Y.

Kirk Neff

2004

Threlfall

Ontario, Canada

Michael W. Ceaser

2003

Threlfall

Riverdale, Ga.

Quincy D. Thomas

2003

Threlfall

WFTV Orlando, Fla

Doug Davenport

2002

Threlfall

Bonita Springs, Fla.

Daryl Brown

2002

Threlfall

East Ridge, Tenn.

Sean O'Kane

2001

Threlfall

San Diego, Calif.

Dennis Funes

2001

Threlfall

Santa Barbara, Calif.

Julian Williams

2001

Threlfall

Atlantic Beach, Fla.

Avis Bradley

2001

Threlfall

WJAR, Providence, R.I.

John Michael King

2000

Threlfall

Denton, Texas

Aaron Adrian

2000

Threlfall

KKTV Colorado Springs, Colo.

Todd Ziemek

1999

Threlfall

Albuquerque, NM KOAT-TV

Lynn French

1999

Threlfall

Cary, NC WRAL-TV

Denese Wolfson

1999

Threlfall

Palm Springs, FL WPEC-TV

Raul O. Marin

1999

Threlfall

Los Angeles, California

Chris Lupenski

1998

Threlfall

Birmingham, Alabama

Grant Peacock

1997

Threlfall

Rockville, MD

Kraig Westfall

1997

Threlfall

Wyoming, MI

Ben Hernandez

1996

Threlfall

KWES TV, Midland, TX

Michael Duffy

1995

Threlfall

KBCI TV, Boise, ID

Bret C. Bowers

1995

Threlfall

KXLY TV, Spokane, WA

Kurt Harrison

1995

Threlfall

WSJV TV, Elkhart, IN

Nick Emmons

1994

Threlfall

WHNT TV, Huntsville, AL

Randy Eng

1994

Threlfall

KING TV, Seattle, WA

Timothy G. Burke

1993

Threlfall

WKBW, Buffalo, N.Y.

Curtis E. Pair E. Pair

1993

Threlfall

WTVD, Durham, N.C.

Mark A. LaGanga

1992

Threlfall

WTIC, Harwinton, Conn.

James Albright

1992

Threlfall

KTBC, Cedar Park, Texas

Craig Baumann

1992

Threlfall

KSBY, Santa Barbara, Calif

Carl Milone

1991

Threlfall

Omaha, Neb.

John Collins

1991

Threlfall

KSEE-TV, Fresno, Calif.

Bonita Ernst

1991

Threlfall

Los Osos, Calif.

Jaime Guerrero

1991

Threlfall

KBAK, Bakersfield, Calif.

James T. Hucks

1990

Threlfall

KTSM, El Paso, Texas

Bill Kennedy

1990

Threlfall

KRON, San Francisco

Joseph LeJeune

1990

Threlfall

KACT, Aurora,Ill.

John A. Egan

1990

Threlfall

KTSM, El Paso, Texas

David Kidd

1989

Threlfall

KIEL, Pocatello, Idaho

Troy Witkovic

1989

Threlfall

KMST, Monterrey, Calif.

NPPF TV News Scholarship

NPPA members provide support for this scholarship, especially member of the NPPF Booster Club made up of NPPA life members. The scholarship is for television photojournalism students.

Qualifying status: Undergraduate Students.

Dominique Hessert

2017

TVNews

Rochester Institute of Technology

Michelle Chavez

2016

TVNews

University of Maryland - College Park

Emily Schweich

2015

TVNews

University of Maryland - College Park

Ana Maria Rico

2014

TVNews

Nassau Community College

Justin Haugesag

2013

TVNews

St. Cloud State University

not awarded

2012

TVNews

Jonathan Ketz

2011

TVNews

not awarded

2010

TVNews

not awarded

2009

TVNews

not awarded

2008

TVNews

Alyssa Shull

2007

TVNews

Oral Roberts University

Jeremiah Glover

2006

TVNews

Francis Marion University

Lawrence Shields

2005

TVNews

Ryan Axmear

2004

TVNews

University of Montana

Joe Brackman

2003

TVNews

Ohio University

Julie Watts

2002

TVNews

University of Southern California

Kyle Zwelke

2001

TVNews

University of Nebraska

Bryan Snow

2000

TVNews

Appalachia State University

Mark D. Carlson

1999

TVNews

Southern Illinois Univ.

Paul Nguyen

1998

TVNews

University of Missouri

Shawn Call

1997

TVNews

Indiana State University

not awarded

1996

TVNews

not awarded

1995

TVNews

not awarded

1994

TVNews

not awarded

1993

TVNews

James Albright

1992

TVNews

KTBC TV, Cedar Park, TX

Craig Baumann

1992

TVNews

KSBY TV, Santa Barbara, CA

Mark A. LaGanga

1992

TVNews

WTIC TV, Harwinton, CT

Bonita Ernst

1991

TVNews

Los Osos, CA

Jaime Guerrero

1991

TVNews

KBAK TV, Bakersfield, CA

Carl Milone

1991

TVNews

Omaha, NE

John Collins

1991

TVNews

KSEE TV, Fresno. CA

Bill Kennedy

1990

TVNews

Joseph LeJeune

1990

TVNews

John A. Egan

1990

TVNews

James T. Hucks

1990

TVNews

Troy Witkovic

1989

TVNews

KMST TV Monterey, Calif.

David Kidd

1989

TVNews

KIEL TV Pocatello, Idaho

not awarded

1988

TVNews

not awarded

1987

TVNews

Alisa Lynn Kuper

1986

TVNews

Seattle Pacific University

not awarded

1985

TVNews

not awarded

1984

TVNews

Roger Don Noble

1983

TVNews

Brigham Young University

Doug Jensen

1982

TVNews

Brigham Young University

Advanced Storytelling Workshop

This award supports attendance at the National Press Photographers Association Advanced Storytelling Workshop. NPPA membership is a requirement.

Qualifying status: Workshop faculty decide the award.

Trevor Smith

2018

Advanced Storytelling

KNXV ABC 15

Mike Tighe

2017

Advanced Storytelling

CTV News Edmonton

G. Gordon Yoder NewsVideo Workshop Award

NPPA Sprague Award winner G. Gordon Yoder was a combat correspondent-photographer in Korea, a net work photojournalist covering news including the Civil Rights Movement in 1950's - 1960's. He designed and manufactured the innovative 16mm Yoder Sound Camera - the standard for TV stations and networks.

Qualifying status: This award is open to a beginning working professional video photojournalist wishing to attend the NPPA TV Newsvideo Workshop.

JesseRey Huerta Jr.

2018

Yoder

KOAT News 7

Leah Pezzetti Horner

2017

Yoder

23ABC

Viridiana Diaz

2015

Yoder

KFOR-TV

Shauna Jackson

2014

Yoder

KFOR/KAUT-TV.

Rudy Villarreal

2013

Yoder

KLAS-TV

no workshop

2012

Yoder

Joe Cavaretta

2011

Yoder

WSFL-TV

Rick Valenzuela

2010

Yoder

Ocean, N.J.

Carrie Kohlmeier

2009

Yoder

Duluth, Minn.

Anthony Clark

2008

Yoder

Global TV

Erik Meltzer

2007

Yoder

Charlottesville, Va.

Anthony Welsch

2006

Yoder

KIMT TV

David Leonard

2005

Yoder

WCHS TV

Justin Dehn

2004

Yoder

KFYR TV

Nick Penka

2003

Yoder

KOLR-TV

Andrea Lopez

2002

Yoder

KOAA-TV

Eric Breaux

2001

Yoder

KATC TV3

Michel du Cille Fellow

Photojournalist Michel duCille drew praise from colleagues around the globe for his deep moral compass and sense of social justice. His three Pulitzer Prizes are a fitting tribute to the stunning quality of his work. Recipient is selected to pursue visual work for the betterment of humankind in the spirit of du Cille.